Hello Kitty Livery on TPE-ORD?
Jun 6, 2019, 2:36 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 68
Hello Kitty Livery on TPE-ORD?
Hello,
I will be booking my TPE-ORD flight in the coming weeks.
I would like to be extra sure that it will be a plane with the HK livery.
My dates are flexible, travelling anywhere between February 25, 2020 and March 5, 2020.
I've seen the page where they list the route changes but I'm afraid that between the time I book my flight and next February, they could change the TPE-ORD route.
Is there a fixed date when they decide to change routes or I'm good booking now for next Feb?
Thanks very much!
I will be booking my TPE-ORD flight in the coming weeks.
I would like to be extra sure that it will be a plane with the HK livery.
My dates are flexible, travelling anywhere between February 25, 2020 and March 5, 2020.
I've seen the page where they list the route changes but I'm afraid that between the time I book my flight and next February, they could change the TPE-ORD route.
Is there a fixed date when they decide to change routes or I'm good booking now for next Feb?
Thanks very much!
Jun 6, 2019, 6:25 pm
#2
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Toronto
Programs: DL Silver, AC E75K, Chatime Elite
Posts: 339
I've been on 3 different flights, and have 1 upcoming this summer, so I understand your angst.
Once you are on the Hello Kitty page, it does say equipment changes are possible.
Hello Kitty Jet Travels with You! | Timetable
Once you are on the Hello Kitty page, it does say equipment changes are possible.
Hello Kitty Jet Travels with You! | Timetable
Jun 7, 2019, 9:14 am
#5
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: SFO
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Hello,
I will be booking my TPE-ORD flight in the coming weeks.
I would like to be extra sure that it will be a plane with the HK livery.
My dates are flexible, travelling anywhere between February 25, 2020 and March 5, 2020.
I've seen the page where they list the route changes but I'm afraid that between the time I book my flight and next February, they could change the TPE-ORD route.
Is there a fixed date when they decide to change routes or I'm good booking now for next Feb?
Thanks very much!
I will be booking my TPE-ORD flight in the coming weeks.
I would like to be extra sure that it will be a plane with the HK livery.
My dates are flexible, travelling anywhere between February 25, 2020 and March 5, 2020.
I've seen the page where they list the route changes but I'm afraid that between the time I book my flight and next February, they could change the TPE-ORD route.
Is there a fixed date when they decide to change routes or I'm good booking now for next Feb?
Thanks very much!
Jun 14, 2019, 1:22 pm
#7
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: GSO/HAM
Programs: UA MM, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 280
Just out of curiosity: what is so special about the HK planes ? Difference in service or seats ?
According to that above mentioned link I am flying on BR 56 with a HK plane
According to that above mentioned link I am flying on BR 56 with a HK plane
Last edited by witthuus; Jun 14, 2019 at 5:41 pm
For others, it might be annoying.
Jun 19, 2019, 3:07 pm
#9
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Houston, TX, USA
Programs: A3 Gold
Posts: 297
When HK used to fly to IAH, I got the full HK experience 3 out of 4 flights on the IAH-TPE run. On my my last TPE-IAH flight, we were on the HK plane, but they did not provide any of the HK amenities, including the HK-themed safety information card.
Aug 21, 2019, 12:14 am
#10
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: YEG
Programs: Aeroplan, Westjet Rewards
Posts: 322
I was on a Sanrio Characters livery plane from TPE-DPS in July and DPS-TPE in early August. I don't think it was an official HK plane but it did have HK service and amenities including safety card, sick bag, cutlery, place mat, sugar packets, snack pouch, head rest covers, pillows and hand soap in the lav. For my returns flights I had all four boarding passes printed out on HK card stock. I'm not really that into Hello Kitty but it was fun to see all the special touches.
Oct 11, 2019, 9:09 am
#11
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Location: South Bend, IN
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Ditto this question. It appears my upcoming ORD-TPE-ORD flights are slated to be HK. As a grown man on a business trip, I have no interest in folly, so I hope one onboard, this is no HK silliness.
Oct 11, 2019, 9:32 am
#12
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Boston, MA
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I don't care about Hello Kitty either but I wouldn't deride the concept as "folly." It's a unique experience and EVA does a pretty good job at incorporating into as many service items as possible which for fans must be a great experience. There are grown men and women who appreciate it and seek it out and that's totally up to them. Just like there are people who seek out the Star Wars Livery planes and get all giddy about it (I also am not a star wars fan).
Oct 16, 2019, 1:14 am
#13
Join Date: Aug 2014
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There’s also the Rose instead of the regular VC Grande Dame. I suppose someone who strongly prefers the Rose might chase after HK flights even if they have no interest in Sanrio characters.
